Marion Fleming, 88

Marion Louise Fleming, 88, of Godfrey died on Monday, March 21, 2016 at her home, following a lengthy illness.

A Mass celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2 at St. Ambrose Church. A burial service will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey. As per her request, cremation services will be provided by Gent Funeral Home in Alton.

She was born on Aug. 20, 1927 in Highland to Dr. Edward and Ada (Habbegger) Hediger. On May 2, 1953, she married Thomas Joseph Fleming Jr., and they enjoyed 30 years together, before he passed away in 1983.

Mrs. Fleming was educated at the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She taught second grade for 33 years for the Alton School District, retiring in 1991. Following retirement, she volunteered at the Ursuline convent and as a tutor for Project Read at Lewis and Clark Community College.

Surviving are her children, Thomas Joseph (Kathleen) Fleming III, Patrick (Rosemary Young) Fleming, Marion Lotie (Nelson) Miller, Jane Fleming and Susan Fleming; a son-in-law, Gerry Kulp; grandchildren, Dr. Elizabeth Kulp (Daniel Davis), Michael (Becky Frost) Kulp, Eileen (Dr. Travis) Olson, Thomas (Melissa) Kulp, Mary Pat (Kris) Dalbec, Trevor Kulp, Joseph Kulp, John (Helen) Fleming, Michael (April) Fleming and Anne Fleming; and nine great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dr. Edward Hediger Jr.; and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Fleming. She dearly loved her family and extended family including her sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, and cousins, and truly enjoyed the company of her many wonderful friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ursuline Sisters, St. Ambrose Church or St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Jamestown.

This story was originally published March 24, 2016 at 5:10 AM with the headline "Marion Fleming, 88."